Distinguish is valid Scrabble Word

Is distinguish a scrabble word?
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11 letters word
16 points in Scrabble
18 points in WWF

Definitions for DISTINGUISH in dictionary:

VERB:

to perceive a difference in
recognize or treat (someone or something) as different
recognize or point out a difference
be an identifying characteristic or mark of
manage to discern (something barely perceptible)
Not set apart from others by visible marks; to make distinctive or discernible by exhibiting differences; to mark off by some characteristic.
To separate by definition of terms or logical division of a subject with regard to difference; as, to distinguish sounds into high and low.
To recognize or discern by marks, signs, or characteristic quality or qualities; to know and discriminate (anything) from other things with which it might be confounded; as, to distinguish the sound of a drum.
To constitute a difference; to make to differ.
To separate from others by a mark of honor; to make eminent or known; to confer distinction upon; -- with by or for.

To make distinctions; to perceive the difference; to exercise discrimination; -- with between; as, a judge distinguishes between cases apparently similar, but differing in principle.
To become distinguished or distinctive; to make one\'s self or itself discernible.
mark as different
detect with the senses
be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense
make conspicuous or noteworthy
identify as in botany or biology, for example
make oneself worthy of respect by one's behaviour or achievements

OTHER DEFINITIONS:

to perceive a difference in; mentally separate

Words related to DISTINGUISH

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Words that contain DISTINGUISH

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How to use DISTINGUISH in a sentence

At present, these burning bushes stand chiefly along the edge of the meadows, or I distinguish them afar on the hill-sides here and there.
A botanist absorbed in the study of grasses does not distinguish the grandest Pasture Oaks.
They were commonly called Dismas and Gesmas, and as I forget their real names I shall distinguish them by these terms, calling the good one Dismas, and the wicked one Gesmas.
They were not at any great distance, and Fred could just distinguish parts of their conversation.
Distinguish yourself in that noble branch of abstract science in which, you cannot but acknowledge, you are at present sadly deficient.
The object was to train them to perceive one, two, three, and four correctly, and not only to distinguish four from three but to distinguish four from more than four.
Leo said that he could distinguish with his field-glass Colonel Harris and Gertrude, and tears again came into Mrs.
All the considerations which made us distinguish so carefully between our ideas of things and the things themselves crowd in upon us.
None of the Indians could distinguish the different positions until they were within seven hundred and ten feet.
As a rule, however, it is easy to distinguish between the immigrant and the indigenous elements of the fauna.

Among so many how could he distinguish the criminals? True, he could distinguish an ex-miner among a thousand.
And into the heart of this, toward a far-distant area where she could faintly distinguish virgin snow on peaks that pierced the sky, they traveled day after day.
It is frequently almost impossible to distinguish the position of the moon.
He could not distinguish these hindrances in the darkness, but he soon found that he must walk warily.
He was alone, and a swirl of wind and rain caused the lamp to flicker so madly that no one could distinguish his features until the door was closed again.
It was then very dark, and it was impossible to distinguish the high sails lost in the darkness.
I dine quickly, and then try to read, but I do not understand the words, and can scarcely distinguish the letters.
By that appellation we now distinguish none but those who flourished in a former period.
I find it hard to distinguish between a ruin and a building in the course of construction.
At some times so great was the noise it was almost impossible to distinguish any leader whatever.

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